Traveling, the Wellness Booster! | Laura Tejeda Meza
Travel enhances resilience. Facing difficulties in an unfamiliar environment among
new people forces us to go out of our comfort zone
4:22 AM | Jacqueline Biollo, MBA, ICD.D
But at the same time, I know that the moments that challenge me the most, the ones that beg me to pull the covers over my head and shut out the world, are the same ones that give me the strength and willpower to pull the covers off, jump out of bed, and face the day head-on. I believe in my ability to learn from each experience and contemplate how to improve a situation better… one day at a time.
The Old Building by Femi Adeyemo
It was once the bustling heart of the town, a place filled with
business, activity, and life – people coming in and out, chatting, laughing,
and going about their day.
Missing and Murdered: Perspective | Jacqueline Biollo, MBA, ICD.D
We may not accept the pathway others choose to follow to foster a respectful environment in a community that has been underrepresented for a long time in history. Still, circumstances beseech us to consider the purpose of understanding the relationship with Indigenous Peoples, increasing our knowledge, building or managing the opportunities for equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reflecting on the path that embodies the values of honour, trust, honesty, and humility.
Women in Skilled Trades, a Great Opportunity | Laura Tejeda Meza
The Canadian federal government is committed to gender parity in all jobs, including the trades. Thus, it presents several incentives to encourage more female workers to enter skilled trades, such as financing opportunities and money bonuses for those who are training for employment in a male-dominated field.
Premier’s Summit On Fairness For Newcomers | Nancy Wanye
Tough yet hopeful conversations were had with the panel of regulatory bodies as to how the need for public safety should be balanced and not be used as a premise to create barriers to entry for newcomers.
September 30 declared Civic Holiday in Edmonton
“Officially acknowledging September 30 as a civic holiday is a small but significant step in our commitment to supporting and building strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Edmonton,” said Andre Corbould, City Manager. “Administration will continue listening, connecting, advocating, and partnering with Indigenous communities to ensure they see themselves included and reflected in the City’s spaces, places, and services. We still have a lot of work to do, and we’re dedicated to continue moving forward on our journey of reconciliation.”
Alberta’s 2023 Budget: Optimism and More Support for Health and Education | Laura TEJEDA MEZA
Alberta’s 2023 budget secures a bright future by transforming the healthcare system to meet people’s needs, supporting Albertans with the high cost of living, keeping our communities safe, and driving the economy with more jobs, quality education, and continued diversification.
New mental health unit for kids and youths in Calgary
Alberta’s government is providing $10 million annually to The Summit, a new mental health centre for children and youth in Calgary.
The Fabulous Women’s Brains | An article by Laura Tejeda
First of all, women’s brains never stop, never! Also, we have more metacognitive beliefs —likely linked to education— about the uncontrollability of worry. In other words, we tend to worry about worrying because we think it is something to be avoided, which enhances anxiety.